21-Day Sightseeing Tour to Sri Lanka
Highlights
Colombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Knuckles Mountain Range, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa
Locations Covered
Colombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Knuckles Mountain Range, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa
nature, cultural, sightseeing, Snorkeling
Tour Type
nature, cultural, sightseeing, Snorkeling
Private Tour
21 Days
Easy
English
Description
This 21-day trip around Sri Lanka starts in Colombo and includes visits to Negombo, Sigiriya, and the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. You'll have the opportunity to climb Pidurangala for a sunrise, go on a wild elephant safari, and explore Polonnaruwa and the scenic Knuckle Mountain Range. The tour also includes experiencing Kandy's cultural heritage, visiting the Temple of the Tooth, and taking a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya and Ella. You'll get to see the beauty of Udawalawe and Sinharaja Forest and relax on the beautiful beaches of Mirissa. The tour ends with visits to Hikkaduwa, Galle Fort, and a boat safari on the Madu River.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo
- Arrival at Colombo International Airport.
Accommodation: Serendib Village Guest House in Negombo
Transfer mode: Private car
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Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
- After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
- Activities:
- On the way, visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Accommodation: Nice View Lodge in Sigiriya
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: Negombo to Sigiriya - 4 hours (approx.)
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Day 3: Explore Sigiriya
- After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
- Activities:
- Take a morning walk around the charming village.
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Sigiriya village tour.
- Taste tropical fruits fresh from the village.
- Back to the hotel and relax.
Accommodation: Nice View Lodge in Sigiriya
Transfer mode: Private car
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Day 4: Pidurangala & Habarana
- After breakfast, proceed to Pidurangala.
- Activities:
- Climb Pidurangala Rock and see the sunrise.
- Habarana Wild Elephant Safari.
- Explore the spice garden.
- Try an Ayurveda spa in Habarana.
Accommodation: Nice View Lodge in Sigiriya
Transfer mode: Private car
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Day 5: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
- After breakfast, proceed to Polonnaruwa.
- Activities:
- Tour around the Polonnaruwa city.
- Walk through the local village with friendly villagers.
- Enjoy the sunset by the “Parakrama Samudra” (water tank).
Accommodation: Tishan Holiday Resort
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 6: Polonnaruwa to Knuckles Mountain Range
- After breakfast, proceed to Knuckle Mountain Range.
- Activities:
- Visit Mini World’s End.
- See the waterfalls.
- Jungle tracking.
Accommodation: Reveweston Holiday Village
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 7: Knuckles to Kandy
- After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
- Activities:
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
- Witness Kandy cultural dance show.
Accommodation: E Stay Hanthana in Kandy
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 8: Kandy & Peradeniya
- After breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya.
- Activities:
- Visit the Royal Botanical Garden.
- Kandy city tour.
- Visit handicraft & handmade batik shops.
Accommodation: E Stay Hanthana in Kandy
Transfer mode: Tuk Tuk or by bus
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Day 9: Kandy to Adams Peak
- After breakfast, proceed to Adams Peak.
- Activities:
- Climb Adams Peak.
Accommodation: Haggling Clouds in Nallathaniya
Transfer mode: By train from Kandy to Hattam, then by tuk tuk
Transfer time: 2 hours
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Day 10: Adams Peak to Nuwara Eliya
- After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
- Activities:
- Visit the tea estate & pluck your tea bag.
- Get to know how world-famous Ceylon tea is made.
- See the waterfalls.
Accommodation: Serendipity Lake Artistic Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya
Transfer mode: By train from Hattam to Nanu Oya, then by tuk tuk
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Day 11: Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- After breakfast, proceed to Ella.
- Activities:
- World scenic train trip from Nanu Oya to Ella.
- Accommodation: Chamoya Home Stay in Ella
- Transfer mode: By train
- Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 12: Explore Ella
- After breakfast, all activities in Ella.
- Activities:
- Visit Mini Adam’s Peak in Ella.
- Visit Ella Gap.
- Visit world-famous Nine Arch Bridge.
Accommodation: Chamoya Home Stay in Ella
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Day 13: Ella to Udawalawa
- After breakfast, proceed to Udawalawe.
- Activities:
- In the evening, gear up for the 4x4 jungle safari.
Accommodation: Kottawatta Village
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 14: Udawalawa to Sinharaja
- After breakfast, proceed to Sinharaja Forest.
- Activities:
- Sinharaja Forest jungle trekking.
Accommodation: Sinharaja Forest Edge
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 15: Sinharaja to Mirissa
- After breakfast, proceed to Mirissa.
- Activities:
- Visit coconut tree trail.
- Relax on the beach.
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 16: Snorkelling at Mirissa Beach
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
- Activities:
- Relax on the beach.
- Diving and snorkelling (optional).
- Activities:
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Day 18: Explore Mirissa Beach
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
- Activities:
- Swimming.
- Relax on the beach.
- Whale watching (optional).
- Activities:
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Day 18: Relax at Mirissa Beach
Accommodation: Glamour Mirissa
- Activities: Swimming.
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Day 19: Mirissa to Hikkaduwa
- After breakfast, proceed to Hikkaduwa.
- Activities: Visit Galle Dutch Port.
- Visit Turtle Hatchery.
- Relax on the beach.
Accommodation: The Den Guest House
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 2 hours
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Day 20: Hikkaduwa & Madu River
Accommodation: The Den Guest House
Transfer mode: Private car
- Activities: Enjoy the Madu River boat safari.
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Day 21: Departure from Colombo
- Drop off at Colombo Airport.
Transfer mode: Private car
Travel time: 3 hours
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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